Assistant Pastry Chef - Red Rock

Durango Casino & Resort•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting Station Casinos’ “Beyond the Best” Company-wide culture and demonstrating Station Casinos’ Championship Service Standards at all times. Have knowledge of where your MSDS (material safety data sheets) booklet is located for your department and understand its contents. Display knowledge of all emergency procedures. Follow sets schedules and specific job. Display and encourage teamwork in the department. Attend daily Team Member huddles and look at the communication boards for pertinent information. All Team Members must follow recipe book and guidelines set forth by corporate food and beverage. Ensure that kitchens and equipment are in good working order to ensure a clean and hazard free work area. Must possess the ability to work hands-on in any kitchen environment pertaining to a three-meal period and high volume production, including but not limited to, baking all manners of cakes, pies, pastries, breads, tortes, etc., for Guest services according to Station Casinos’ standards and specifications. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety and sanitation standard in accordance with department policies and the department of health.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form.
Minimum five (5) years experience outside training in related fields.
Possess advanced knowledge of all previous bakery skill blocks.
Working knowledge to manage time effectively with no supervision.
Ability to handle a flexible schedule.
Working knowledge and instrumental in training procedure development.
Ability to take constructive criticism and be willing to improve.
Working knowledge and understanding to apply inventory control procedures.
Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to man 100% of all stations in the bake shop without hesitation.
Working knowledge and advanced understanding of all stations in the bake shop.
Working knowledge and ability to learn and apply the basics of profit and loss.
Working knowledge and advanced understanding of recipe interpretation and calculation.
Working knowledge and advanced proficiency in piping jells, icings, creams, etc.
Working knowledge and advanced understanding of chocolate and sugar work.
Working knowledge and advanced ability to create amenity displays.
Working knowledge and advanced ability to help organize and assist others in mapping out production tasks.
Working knowledge and advanced understanding to assess BEO’s (banquets event orders).
Working knowledge to demonstrate advanced ability in plating desserts.
Working knowledge and ability to create recipes with attached cost.
Working knowledge and demonstrate competency in execution of station set up and breakdown.

Responsibilities

Practice, support, and promote Station Casinos’ “Beyond the Best” Company-wide culture and demonstrate Station Casinos’ Championship Service Standards.
Have knowledge of MSDS booklet location and contents.
Display knowledge of all emergency procedures.
Follow sets schedules and specific job duties.
Display and encourage teamwork in the department.
Attend daily Team Member huddles and review communication boards.
Follow recipe book and guidelines set forth by corporate food and beverage.
Ensure kitchens and equipment are in good working order for a clean and hazard-free work area.
Work hands-on in any kitchen environment for three-meal periods and high-volume production, including baking cakes, pies, pastries, breads, tortes, etc.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with department policies and the department of health.